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Apr 29 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
The hidden key to radiant skin, strong joints, faster recovery and a healthier gut:
Collagen.
It even helps you to stay full and lose weight.
Yet 90% of people don't get enough.
Here's what you need to know about collagen (and how to start getting enough today): 1) What is collagen?
It's the most abundant protein in your body.
Collagen makes up your skin, gut lining and joints (cartilage, ligaments, tendons).
Interruptions in collagen synthesis lead to:
-aches and pains,
-skin wrinkles
-joint degradation and poor recovery
-gut inflammation
Apr 26 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
The only 8 exercises you need for the rest of your life: 1) Bulgarian Split Squat
These minimize the load on your spine while getting a great stimulus on the legs.
It requires minimal weight when done right and will erase knee pain over time.
Start with a bodyweight squat or lunge before progressing to these.
Apr 23 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Visceral Fat is a giant risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Here’s your 8-step roadmap to lose the visceral fat, fix your health, and save your life: 1. Prioritize Protein
Protein slows digestion, limiting spikes and crashes in blood sugar.
It also keeps you full the longest, preventing snacking and overeating.
Plus, it has the highest thermic effect, meaning you burn more calories digesting it.
Apr 19 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
Big Pharma's biggest threat:
Nattokinase.
This natural supplement could replace statins, stents and blood pressure meds.
Here's everything they don't want you to know about Nattokinase:
Natto is a traditional, cheese-like Japanese food made from fermented soybeans that's been eaten for over 2000 years.
The Japanese were notorious for having low cardiovascular risk.
But until the 1980s, no one knew why:
Apr 16 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
If I wanted to lose 30lbs ASAP before the summer without:
-Starving
-Counting calories
-Endless hours in the kitchen
-1 large lavash wrap
-1/2 cup reduced fat cheese
-2 servings turkey pepperoni slices
-1/2 cup pizza sauce
Bake lavash at 350 for 5 minutes. Add toppings. Bake for 5 more.
485 calories, 46 grams of protein
Apr 12 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
9 Numbers Every Man Over 40 should know, track and improve because your life depends on it:
Bookmark this for your next Doctor visit: 1. Waistline
A waist over 40” or more than half your height? You're at higher risk for:
-Diabetes
-Heart disease
-Stroke
This is easy to monitor. Track it monthly and adjust lifestyle accordingly.
Apr 5 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
One of the most researched supplements:
Fish oil
It helps prevent heart attacks, lowers inflammation and improves cognition.
Here's how to take Fish oil correctly (and avoid the toxic, fake brands):🧵 1) What is Fish Oil?
It's extracted from fatty fish like Salmon, Anchovies and Sardines for its omega 3 fatty acids.
Specifically EPA & DHA, which your body can’t produce on its own.
It's vital for brain, heart and hormone health.
Apr 3 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
Women have been lied to about strength training.
High reps and light weights don’t make you “toned”.
If you are a woman over 40, do these 7 exercises to get leaner, stronger and feel 10 years younger:
Again there is no such thing as “toning" exercises or becoming too bulky.
Nobody builds too much muscle on accident.
Use your nutrition and lifestyle to lose fat.
Use exercises like these videos to build muscle:
Mar 26 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Healthcare pushes antidepressants and sedatives--yet anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer’s surge.
But what if the most powerful treatment isn’t found in a pill?
Exercise rewires your brain, treats depression, and prevents cognitive decline.
Here’s everything you need to know: 1) Depression:
Exercise is proven to be 1.5x MORE EFFECTIVE than SSRI's without the side effects.
It stimulates the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
And promotes growth of the brain's hippocampus responsible for mood regulation.
Mar 21 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Inflammation is a silent killer.
3 in every 5 people die from chronic inflammatory diseases, and an estimated 80% of all human diseases are caused by inflammation.
Here are 7 simple ways to fight inflammation (they just might save your life): 1. Whole food diet
Processed foods cause inflammation.
Added sugars spike blood sugar and lead to insulin resistance, and excess omega-6 fatty acids lead to chronic inflammation.
Cutting out processed food for 30 days will give your body the reset it needs.
Mar 19 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
21 sentences that will do more for you than a lifelong subscription to Ozempic:
1) Whole foods like yogurt, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables increase GLP-1, the same hormone that popular weight loss drugs mimic to keep you full 2) Weight loss without enough protein intake and resistance training means significant muscle and bone loss, not just fat loss.
3) A poor night's sleep spikes hunger. Do yourself a favor and go to bed earlier. But be vigilant of snacking after a late night.
Mar 5 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
The most sustainable way to lose weight and enhance cardiovascular performance:
It's not biking.
It's not running.
It's not swimming.
It's incline walking.
Here are 7 reasons why you should try it: 1) Low Impact
Incline walking is extremely low impact.
You can do cardio while protecting your joints.
Use the 12, 3, 30 method:
12 - Incline % (work up to this)
3 - Speed in mph
30 - Minutes
Feb 21 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
You were told to donate blood to help others.
But that's a lie. You should do it for yourself.
Donating blood can prevent heart disease, cancers and even Alzheimer's:
If you're a man over 40, reading this might save your life:
Iron occurs naturally in our food but all of our bread, cereals and refined grains have been “enriched” with it artificially.
The result? Many men today have MORE iron than they need.
And don’t have a good way to get rid of it.
Feb 19 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
You don't need a fancy gym to get strong.
Use these 7 simple exercises to hit every muscle group in the body without any equipment.
(Bookmark this for your next travel day) 1) Wall Sit
It can be hard to hit a leg workout without equipment.
Wall sits make it easy and safe for everyone
-Aim for 2 minutes
-then adjust depth
-then add weight
Feb 14 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Women have been lied to about health and fitness.
No more crash diets, shake weights and wasted money on gimmicky classes.
Here are the 6 biggest women's fitness myths to overcome to get healthier, leaner and stronger after 40: 1) Too much focus on the scale:
Women are often told losing weight is the only path to health.
But muscle is dense—you can lose inches and get healthier without rapid scale changes.
This woman only lost 3 lbs, but she's 7 sizes smaller
Feb 12 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
40 years ago, Big Tobacco giants who got millions hooked on cigarettes secretly took control of your food.
They’ve since made billions manipulating food, rewiring your cravings, and destroying your health.
Here’s how Big Tobacco has been controlling food since the 1980s:
How It All Started
By the 1980s, Big Tobacco was in trouble. The science was undeniable: smoking was killing people.
But instead of facing accountability, these profit-hungry corporations shifted their focus to a new target: YOU and your dinner table.
Feb 3 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Knee pain after age 40 is common. But it doesn't have to be.
You can build strength at any age for strong, healthy joints.
Reverse years of knee pain and hours of sitting in a few minutes per day with this 7 exercise progression: 1) Sit to stand
Knee pain makes it hard to squat. Sit to stands unload your knee when it's under the most stress.
This allows you to strengthen without pain.
Add weight as it gets easier.
Jan 31 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
This overlooked biomarker is linked to a high risk of heart attack, early death and dementia.
The best part? You can check it without even getting out of bed.
It’s your resting heart rate.
Here are six ways to improve it while protecting your heart and brain:
Your resting heart rate (RHR) is the number of times your heart beats in a minute.
A weak, inefficient heart pumps less blood with each beat. It beats faster to compensate.
This makes a high RHR associated with worse health outcomes.
But a weaker heart is just the beginning…
Jan 27 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
This longevity cheat code is 2,000 years old.
But most people today aren't taking advantage of it.
The sauna. It decreases your risk of mortality, Alzheimer's and heart disease.
Here are 7 ways it can improve your health and how to use it safely. 1. Cardiovascular Health
The sauna restuls in heart rate increases, mimicking effects of cardiovascular exercise.
This becomes a tool for high level athletes to those injured or unable to exercise.
2+x/week sauna reduces heart disease risk by up to 40%
Jan 17 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
The only 8 exercises you need for the rest of your life: 1) Bulgarian Split Squat
These minimize the load on your spine while getting a great stimulus on the legs.
It requires minimal weight when done right and will erase knee pain over time.
Start with a bodyweight squat or lunge before progressing to these.
Jan 14 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
When kids eat sweets it gives them energy. But when you eat them you crash and feel terrible.
The truth? Your mitochondria are breaking down putting you at risk for chronic disease.
Here’s 7 ways to stop the damage and quit feeling tired all the time:
Mitochondria are tiny parts inside our cells. Think of them like little batteries that power the cell.
The main job of mitochondria is to turn the food we eat and the air we breathe into energy, called ATP, that our body can use for fuel.